Monday, August 11, 2014

It looks like the Grey Knights will be getting a new codex based on this leaked photo of next week's White Dwarf magazine. I'm not optimistic that they will be getting any new models based on the fact that there are a trio of Dreadknights on the cover. I'd have to go back and look, but I'm pretty sure every time there has been a new model release, the new model has been on the cover.

The general rumor mill consensus is that this codex release is intended to bring Grey Knights into line with the rest of the 7th edition rules changes. However, there are a couple of things that might happen that I can see GW catching flak for.

1. There is a strong possibility that the Inquisitorial elements will be removed from the codex. There is already a Codex: Inquisition, so there is really no need for these models to be in the Grey Knights book. This makes sense and I approve of the decision, but unless the units are replaced with something else, the book is going to take a big nerf... and I'm talking in terms of value for the dollar.

2. Any units entries without models are likely to be removed. This includes Mordrak and his Ghost Knights, Justicar Thawn and Inquisitor Valeria. I might be missing others.

3. The Assassins will likely be removed and redone in a small Codex: Assassins release similar to the Legion of the Damned Release. This is my theory, but I'm imagining a "Officio Assassinorum Detachment" consisting of 1 Assassin of any variety. As they are unique, you could potentially just add all 4 assassins to any army. This would be amazing.

You'll note that nothing is rumored to be added. I can see maybe getting some of the units that are in the regular Space Marines codex, but this isn't really anything new. You can do this now with allies.

If the above things are true and units are being stripped out without replacement, I think GW is going to have a hard sell charging 50 USD for a hardback codex. They'll do it, but it's going to feel like a slap in the face. They really need to work out a better method for providing these rules. You can't just take away.

How hard is it to come up with new Grey Knights appropriate units. Here are two off the top of my head.

1. Grey Knights Scouts - Up armored Scouts (maybe 4+/6++) with the option for the Scout Justicar to take a Nemesis weapon. This would be stupid easy to do. Fluff reason - sometimes you need to be sneaky so you leave your Termie armor at home. Or just say that these are GKs who have been through decades of training and typically only defend Titan unless the need is great.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Too much is happening in my life right now and I feel like I haven't had a proper day off in ages. I know this isn't true, but I'm starting to feel overwhelmed. When you're overwhelmed, rationality doesn't really factor into what you're feeling.

I'm considering taking tomorrow off and sleeping in before getting to work on my hobby room.

Monday, August 4, 2014

I feel like I have way too much hobby stuff going on right now. I'm jumping from project to project and not really finishing anything.

I'm going to spend the next couple of days coming up with a list of things I'm working on and then put a scheduled plan into place to finish everything.

I think thing number one will be the Inquisitional Land Raider. After that, I should probably finish the Inquisitor's Henchmen Retinue. I don't know that I'll play with them, but I'm much more likely to do so if they're painted.

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I've been collecting and painting models since I was about 12 years old. My painting improved dramatically after a short stint working for Games Workshop. I'm always looking for the next challenge and the next skill I can learn.